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RUN-RESISTANT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does run-resistant mean?
• RUN-RESISTANT (adjective)
The adjective RUN-RESISTANT has 1 sense:
1. (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
Familiarity information: RUN-RESISTANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders
Synonyms:
ladder-proof; run-resistant; runproof
Similar:
imperviable; impervious (not admitting of passage or capable of being affected)
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